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School of Podcasting Episodes

May 5, 2008

Wordpress 2.5 Bugs

This show ( download show ) was originally recorded last week 4/25. In the hussle and bustle, I never published it. You can read about my " Passing out " at BetterDave.com Audience FeedbackVince from www.bmoviecast.com agrees...

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April 21, 2008

Producing Video Podcasts Authors

Today we talk with Richard Harrington and Mark Weiser authors of the book Producing Video Podcasts: A Guide for Media Professionals. If you are a audio podcaster looking to get into video, it can help those looking to do it o...

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April 14, 2008

Scott Sigler and Podcasting For Authors

Today we talk with Scott Sigler who was the first person to have a Podcast only novel. People became addicted to it as the only way to get it was through his podcast. Later he published this book (Earthcore) and a second book...

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April 7, 2008

Too Old to Podcast? POPPYCOCK!

Today I talk about some of my reflections from speaking at the Erma Bombeck Writers Workshop. I also play a promo for www.blogsviewsandblues.com TOO OLD TO PODCAST?There is no age limit on Podcasting. I know of an 8 year old ...

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March 31, 2008

Do As I Say...NOT As I Do

Today I explain why you had an episode show up a few days early. I also explain that I'm not going to be speaker at the Expo in Las Vegas (but will be going to Podcamp Ohio www.podcampohio.com ). I also talk about post dating...

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March 24, 2008

Podcast Secrets 2008 - Six Figure Incomes with Podcasting

Today my friend Paul Colligan from Podcast Secrets is on the show. Paul is a full time podcast consultant and Internet Marketing guru. While we are all at work, Paul is out testing new technologies, new strategies, talking wi...

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March 17, 2008

USB and Audacity Reviews

Show #129 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we get the answers from last week's poll about USB interfaces and using Audacity. Thanks to: Joe from www.onthepodcast.net Anthony from www.diabeticincandyland.com M...

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March 10, 2008

Do You Have an "Audacity WuFooed Me" Story?

In a recent "Roundtable" at the School of Podcasting where members from the School of Podcasting get together and share tips and insights into all things podcasting we go to talking about using USB interfaces. People loved th...

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Feb. 25, 2008

Sponsorship Vs Premium Content

This show originates at www.schoolofpodcasting.com If you want to have a sponsor for your show, you need to be a SALES PERSON. New to sales? Check out Zig Ziglar or Tom Hopkins but you need to have a system in place to PROVE ...

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Feb. 18, 2008

Wizzard Media - Technnology for Podcasters

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com The NEW School of Podcasting site (created with www.wordpresstool.com ) is now live. Today we talk with Rob Walch from Wizzard Media. ( www.wizzard.tv ) as well as www.podc...

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Feb. 12, 2008

But Wait There's MORE!

Show #124 originating from http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today's show is has a fair amount of news. It does make the show come off like a giant SOP commercial, but you should know how the School of Podcasting can be...

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Feb. 4, 2008

Is Podcast Promo Swapping Dead?

Show #123 Originating at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we talk about Promo Swapping. Is it dead? Is it useful? We also talk about making a great promo. We play some promos and ask, "Does this make you want to ...

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Jan. 28, 2008

Evo Terra Author of Expert Podcasting Practices

#122 This podcast originates at http://shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com Today we have an interview with Evo Terra who is the Author of Expert Podcasting for Dummies (as well as Podcasting For Dum mies) and one of the master m...

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Jan. 21, 2008

Battling Fan Noise in Your Podcast Studio

This show originates from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I explain how I received my second microphone arm (the one that cost $39 on ebay and it works better than the one I got for $29). However, now with my computer closer...

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Jan. 14, 2008

Podcasting Can Boost Your Business - I've Got Proof

This podcast episdoe #120 originates at http://www.shownotes.schoolofpodcasting.com One of the benefits of being a member of the School of Podcasting is our weekly roundtable / live Question and anser sessions (typical 60 - 1...

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Jan. 7, 2008

Cyber Clutter and Podcastclicks.com Relaunched

Show #119 originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.com Today I talk about how having a clean website at www.logicalloss.com lead to me getting a new advertiser. I've relaunched Podcastclicks.com and from now through the end of...

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Dec. 31, 2007

You Should Not Be Podcasting

Episode #118 Today I talk about some of the lovely podcasts I've run across that I feel are awful. It seems people are falling into certain areas: The person who thinks they are going to make thousands of dollars next week. T...

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Dec. 24, 2007

Common Confusion Cleared

Today I talk about some of the items I see that confuse new podcasters. 1. The Podcast and Episode Delemna. There is a "Podcast" name (Think "Friends"), and there is an "Episode" name (think "Monica and Chandler's Wedding). S...

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Dec. 17, 2007

Wordpress Tool - Customized Wordpress Themes

Podcast #116 of the School of Podcasting Morning Announcements originating from www.schoolofpodcasting.net Today I talk about a tool that will take the power of Wordpress and turn it into a Giant GOOGLE MAGNET. You can find i...

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Dec. 3, 2007

More Traffic = More Listeners

Get 25% off your membership fee using the coupon code santa now through December 25, 2007. Today I show how you can find out who is linking to your competitors using google. Then you can see if these same people might want to...

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Nov. 26, 2007

Frequently Asked Podcasting Questions

Thanks to Becky of Podcastdesigns.com for putting together another great piece of Album Art for my latest Podcast "Logical Weight Loss Podcast." www.logicalloss.com (as a member of the School of Podcasting you get 50% the pri...

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Nov. 19, 2007

Dealing with Negative Comments - Spam Free Phpbb

In this episode I have input from a listener on how to stop robots ("bots" ) from spamming your phpbb forum for your listeners. We also have an open in invite from George of the oneminutehowto.com for anyone looing for exposu...

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Nov. 12, 2007

Coaxing Advertisers To Your Podcast

Today in show #112 I provide some insights into getting sponsors that I have found on my own. 1. Find an advertiser that fits your niche. In my case I found two products that I like and I use. There is no "stretch." These adv...

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Nov. 5, 2007

Podcasting for Profit Author Leesa Barnes

OK, today I'm a little loopy. I spent the night in the emergency room (with ym girlfriend -she's fine), and in today's interview with Lessa Barnes I'm loopy as it was the end of Day 3 of the New Media Expo (and we were sleep ...

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